Fire crews respond to residential blaze in Richland Township, Cambria County PA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, crews responded to a possible residential fire near Colonel Drake Highway in Richland Township. A pole and transformer had reportedly snapped, blocking the roadway. Responders noted minimal visible fire activity but prioritized reopening the road for safety reasons.
Audio|Heard on: Cambria County Fire and EMS
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01:23
Transcript:
00:00
Be going to Colonel Drake Highway for a residential fire.
00:07
Sixty-two WB North Ops.
00:30
Sixty-three responding, bar three.
00:37
Six hundred and fifty-five responding with five.
00:47
Sorry, we came through the 400 block.
00:49
Nothing showing.
00:50
We're well into Richland Township.
00:51
Do you have a better description or a caller?
01:07
(name withheld).
01:13
Snap the telephone pole off with a transformer.
01:17
Crossroad blocking the entire roadway.
01:20
Let's pedal it.
01:21
This is going to have to be priority.
01:22
They're going to need this road opened up.
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Location mentioned:
Colonel Drake Hwy, Pennsylvania
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